福建省永安市第三中学2019届高三毕业班4月份阶段测试英语试题

福建省永安市第三中学2019届高三毕业班4月份阶段测试英语试题

‎2019年永安三中高三下学期阶段检测 英语试卷 ‎ (满分：150分 时间：120分钟)‎ 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分答20分）‎ 第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）‎ ‎1. What is the woman going to do this afternoon? ‎ A. Eat out. B. See a doctor. C. Go shopping.‎ ‎2. How does Henry feel now? ‎ A. Proud. B. Tired. C. Grateful.‎ ‎3. What did Fred do? ‎ A. He travelled to Italy. B. He offered Kate a ride. C. He bought a new car.‎ ‎4. What does the woman do? ‎ A. She’s a salesperson. B. She’s a librarian. C. She’s a bank clerk.‎ ‎5. What did Patrick do last Friday? ‎ A. He moved to another place. B. He sold his old apartment. C. He went out with a friend.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）‎ ‎6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? ‎ A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Co-workers.‎ ‎7. Why is Sara worried? ‎ A. She has problem preparing for a speech.‎ B. She knows nothing about British history.‎ C. She fails to finish her homework on time.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。‎ ‎8. Who are the speakers? ‎ A. Students. B. Secretaries. C. Teachers.‎ ‎9. When will Ms. Kelly probably give the lecture? ‎ A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.‎ ‎10. What will the man probably do next? ‎ A. Go on a trip. B. Talk to Dr. Lee. C. Start a research project.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。‎ ‎11. What is the man doing? ‎ A. Asking for directions. B. Touring the city centre. C. Talking to a friend.‎ ‎12. What does the man decide to do? ‎ A. Keep walking. B. Get a taxi. C. Wait for the bus.‎ ‎13. How does the man feel at the end of the conversation? ‎ A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Surprised.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。‎ ‎14. What is “People You Meet”? ‎ A. An office party. B. A training course. C. A radio program.‎ ‎15. How many people does Mark’s office receive every year? ‎ A. 100,000. B. 200,000. C. 500,000.‎ ‎16. What do we know about Mark? ‎ A. He is a team leader. ‎ B. He was born in London. ‎ C. He speaks thirteen languages.‎ ‎17. What do Mark and his co-workers usually do to help people? ‎ A. Show them around. B. Plan tours for them. C. Teach them English.‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。‎ ‎18. How long did the speaker and his family live in the downtown apartment? ‎ A. 8 years. B. 10 years. C. 30 years.‎ ‎19. What was the reason for the speaker’s unpleasant childhood? ‎ A. Strict family rules. B. Little chance to play outside. C. Too much school work.‎ ‎20. What does the speaker think of outdoor activities? ‎ A. Colorless. B. Dangerous. C. Enjoyable.‎ 第二部分： 阅读理解（ 共两节，满分40分 ）‎ 第一节（ 共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分 ）‎ A Each applicant to Harvard College is considered with great care. We consider each applicant to Harvard College as a whole person, and put enormous care into evaluating every application. We hope you will explore the information in this section to understand what we look for in our ‎ admissions process.‎ How to Apply Submit your application through the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or the Universal College Application. Each is treated equally by the Admissions Committee. Complete and submit your materials as soon as possible to ensure full and timely consideration of your application. View our Application Tips for step-by-step information.‎ When to Apply Date Deadline Date Deadline November 1‎ Early Action Deadline March 1‎ Financial Aid Application deadline November 1‎ Early Financial Aid Application deadline Late March Decision letters mailed Mid - December Early Auction decisions released May 1‎ Reply date for Admitted Students January 1‎ Regular Decision deadline What We Look For We seek promising students who will contribute to the Harvard community during their college years, and to society throughout their lives.‎ While academic accomplishment is the basic requirement, the Admission Committee considers many other factors—strong personal qualities, special talents or excellences of all kinds, perspectives formed by unusual personal circumstances, and the ability to take advantage of available resources and opportunities.‎ We outline everything you need to apply to Harvard.‎ Click https: //college. harvard. edu/admissions/apply to get detailed requirements.‎ ‎21. Where can you find step-by-step information of how to apply? ‎ A. Common Application. B. Coalition Application.‎ C. Universal College Application. D. Application Tips.‎ ‎22. Which is the final day for Financial Aid Application?‎ A. November 1. B. January 1. C. March 1. D. May 1.‎ ‎23. What is the basic requirement to apply for Harvard University?‎ A. Academic accomplishment. B. Strong personal qualities.‎ C. Special talents. D. Unique perspectives. ‎ B At the age of seven，while his friends were spending their allowances on things like candy and toys，Jose Adolfo Quisocola was busy saving money for basic purchases．To try to get his peers(同龄人)to do the same，the boy from Peru came up with the idea of an eco-bank，the Bartselana Student Bank，which allows kids of all ages to become financially independent while also helping the environment．‎ Set up in 2012，the bank is the world’s first bank for kids．To become a member，a kid has to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and set a savings goal．Once accepted，all bank“partners”are required to deposit at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and observe other requirements，such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops．‎ The waste accumulated is sold to local recycling companies，who，thanks to Jose’s efforts，pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by the bank members．The money received is placed in the personal account where they collect until the savings goal is reached．The account holder can then withdraw the money，or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger target．“At the beginning，my teachers thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project，”Jose recalls．“They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present．Luckily，I had the support of the school headmaster and an assistant in my class．”‎ The boy’s efforts paid off，and by 2013，the bank had over 200 members，who brought in one ton of recyclable waste．Today，the eco-bank，which now has the support of several local institutions，boasts ten educational centers．They are designed to teach the over 3，000 students，aged 10 to 18，to become financially independent，use their money wisely，and help the environment． ‎ Not surprisingly，Jose’s efforts have earned him several national and international awards．On November 20，2018，Jose won Children’s Climate Prize，which comes with a medal and $5，500 in prize money and is given to a child or youth who has accomplished an extraordinary achievement for the climate or environment．‎ ‎24．Why did Jose set up the bank? ‎ A．To raise money and set up a recycling company． ‎ B．To buy necessities and donate them to needy kids．‎ C．To save much money and protect the environment． ‎ D．To educate the students and help them win prizes．‎ ‎25．How can a kid be admitted to the eco-bank?‎ A．By donating to the eco-bank． ‎ B．By turning in one kilogram of waste in a month．‎ C．By sending in an application． ‎ D．By presenting a goal and a certain amount of waste．‎ ‎26．How did the teachers feel about Jose’s program?‎ A．Doubtful． B．Excited． C．Moved． D．Worried．‎ ‎27．What is paragraph 4 mainly about ?‎ A．How the environment is improved． B．What the project has achieved．‎ C．How tons of waste has been recycled． D．What support the local institutions get．‎ C I’m a student in my third year at Robert Gordon University, but I also work 35 hours a week at Sainsbury’s to make ends meet I constantly have to force myself to stay awake, and to be alert, whatever it takes. The work I do at Sainsbury’s is very physical like stacking shelves. I am lucky because the amount I lift at work is nothing compared with the weight I lift in the gym. I know I have the strength to bear it.‎ I am originally from Nigeria. I came here when I was seven. Money was always tight. My parents gave me everything I needed, but there was no money for luxuries. I worked hard at school though and, with the help of professors, I got the best A-level grades in my class.‎ Unfortunately, though I had applied for "settled "British residential status the Home Office waited until I was in sixth form to approve my application. That meant I was not eligible for a student loan. The only way I could afford to go to university was that I got a job that would pay for all my living costs and my parents paid for my tuition fees.‎ I don’t have much time to socialize because of my job. Ideally, Id like to have more time to study so I can excel at my course. Yes, I have a lot on my plate, but working hard isn’t new for me. Growing up, my parents cultivated in me the importance of working hard for what I want in life.‎ My dream is to get a job in the NHS. But now, I’m just focused on trying to get the best grades ‎ I can. Whenever I find life hard, I tell myself this is about my future.‎ ‎28. Why does the author work long hours and sometimes overtime every week?‎ A. To pay for his own living expenses. B. To pay for his tuition fees.‎ C. To prove his ability to earn money. D. To help his parents pay off the debts.‎ ‎29. What does the underlined word “eligible” in Paragraph 4 refer to?‎ A. Responsible. B. Anxious. C. Qualified. D. Accessible.‎ ‎30. Which of the following can NOT be used to describe the author?‎ A. Persistent. B. Diligent. C. Sociable. D. Ambitious.‎ ‎31. Which proverb can best summarize the passage?‎ A. Actions speak louder than words. B. God help those who help themselves.‎ C. A penny saved is a penny earned. D. Where there is life, there is hope.‎ D A Swiss airplane powered only by energy from the sun left from Abu Dhabi early on March 9. Its creators hope the plane will make the first around-the-world journey without any fuel. The plane is called Solar Impulse 2. It has one seat and is made from carbon fiber. The plane weighs only as much as a car but its wings are wider than a Boeing 747. The plane’s wings measure 72 meters across. Those wings include 17,000 solar units, or cells, which capture the sun’s energy. The energy allows the plane to fly day and night.‎ ‎ Two Swiss scientists built the plane. Bertrand Piccard is also an explorer who made the first non-stop flight around the world in a balloon. Andre Borschberg is an engineer and trained fighter pilot. The scientists say they are not trying to alter the airplane industry. Instead, they want to show that new energy sources and technologies can achieve what some say is impossible. “We want to show we can fly day and night in an aircraft without a drop of fuel.” Mr. Piccard said.‎ ‎ Some parts of the trip will require the pilots to be in the tiny plane for five to six days and nights in a row. So it is good that the pilot’s seat is also a toilet.‎ ‎ The plane’s route begins in the United Arab Emirates. The pilots also plan stops in Oman, India, and China. They will cross the Pacific Ocean, stop in the United States, and continue over southern Europe or North Africa. They plan to arrive back in the United Arab Emirates in late July or early August.‎ ‎ Internet viewers can go to the Solar Impulse website to see the plane’s location and listen to ‎ broadcasts from the pilots. ‎ ‎32. Why does the plane have wider wings? A. It can fly faster and land safely. B. It can get the sun’s energy easily.‎ ‎ C. It may look like a Boeing 747. D. It will make the plane appear larger.‎ ‎33. What does the underlined word “alter” in Para 2 probably mean?‎ ‎ A. Improve. B. Change. C. Rebuild. D. Destroy.‎ ‎34. What do we know about the trip made in the plane?‎ ‎ A. It will take five to six days and nights. B. It is a non-stop flight around the world.‎ ‎ C. It is broadcast live on the Internet. D. It doesn’t include North America.‎ ‎35. What does the passage mainly talk about?‎ A. Solar energy waits to be fully explored. B. A newly-built plane consumes no energy.‎ C. A good way to save energy has been found. D. A solar-powered plane will travel the globe. ‎ 第二节.（ 共5小題; 每小題2分，满分10分 ）‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ New research helps to explain why screaming is disturbing and useful.‎ Screams, like those we hear in horror movies, have a special quality that separates them from other noises we make and hear. These screams are recognized by people all over the world.‎ ‎ 36 Every kid in every culture screams. Every adult in the context of a true fear responds with screams. So it's just a feature of the human mind and brain.‎ David Poeppel is a neuroscientist at New York University. He wondered why screams were recognized the same way by people all around the world. So, he and his colleagues set up an experiment.‎ They recorded screams from movies and from volunteers who took part in the research. 37 Instead, they measured how quickly the sounds in the scream changed in volume. It was in this area---the change in volume that screams stand apart from other sounds.‎ When the volume of a sound changes that quickly it has a quality called “roughness”. 38 David Poeppel and his team found that car alarms, sirens, and alarm clocks also have this quality, this “roughness”.‎ The scientists then studied how this "roughness" changed brain activity. They asked the volunteers ‎ to listen to different types of screams and alarms in an MRI scanner. The researchers found that the greater "roughness" of a sound, the more it activates the amygdala(扁桃腺). 39 The amygdala acts like a gauge（计量器） that says ‘wow, this sound has a lot of roughness in it; that’s particularly alarming and scary. ’"‎ Screams, it turns out, are a direct link to the part of our brain that tells us whether we should be afraid or not. 40 Now, we know why a scream gets so much attention, so quickly.‎ A. A scream is to say ‘I’m in trouble and I need help.’‎ B. The more roughness a sound has, the more worrying it is.‎ C. The amygdala is an area deep in the brain that answers to fear.‎ D. Screams played a very important evolutionary role in our survival.‎ E. The scientists, however, did not measure the screams for loudness.‎ F. People of all cultures and languages hear the same thing in a scream: fear.‎ G. People who hear these rough sounds are also more likely to react to them very quickly.‎ 第三部分：英语知识运用 第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分）‎ The measure of a man’s real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.----Thomas Macaulay。‎ Some thirty years ago, I was studying in a public school in New York. One day, Mrs. Nanette O’Neillgave an arithmetic___41___to our class. When the papers were___42___,she discovered that twelve boys had made the _43__ mistakes throughout the test.‎ There is really nothing new about__44___in the exams. Perhaps that was __45___ Mrs. O’Neill didn’t even say a word about it. She only asked the twelve boys to__46__after class. I was one of the twelve.Mrs. O’Neill asked no questions, and she didn’t__47___us either.She wrote on the blackboard the___48__words by Thomas Macaulay. She then ordered us to__49___these words into our exercise books one hundred times.‎ I don’t_ _50_ _about the other eleven boys. Speaking for myself I can say: it was the most important single_ _51 __of my life. Thirty years after being introduced to Macaulay’s words, they __52___seem to me the best yardstick(准绳), because they give me a__53___to measure myself rather than others. ___54___of us are asked to make great decisions about___55___ going to war or armies going to battle. But all of us are called upon daily to ‎ make a great many ___56___ decisions. Should the wallet, found in the street, be put into a pocket or turned over to the ___57___? Should the___58___change received at the store be forgotten or___59___? Nobody will know except___60___. But you have to live with yourself, and it is always better to live with someone you respect.‎ ‎41. A. test B. paper C. lesson D. problem ‎42. A. examined B. finished C. marked D. answered ‎43. A. same B. usual C. silly D. serious ‎44. A. lying B. talking C. guessing D. cheating ‎45. A. how B. why C. what D. when ‎46. A. come B. leave C. remain D. apologize ‎47. A. excuse B. reject C. spare D. scold ‎48. A. above B. common C. special D. following ‎49. A. get B. put C. copy D. repeat ‎50. A. worry B. hear C. talk D. know ‎51. A. chance B. lesson C. incident D. memory ‎52. A. even B. still C. always D. almost ‎53. A. way B. choice C. reason D. sentence ‎54. A. All B. Few C. Some D. None ‎55. A. nations B. families C. individuals D. organizations ‎56. A. final B. temporary C. important D. personal ‎57. A. finder B. stranger C. passer-by D. policeman ‎58. A. some B. extra C. small D. necessary ‎59. A. paid B. shared C. returned D. remembered ‎60. A. me B. us C. you D. them ‎ 第II卷（非选择题）共50分。‎ 第三部分：英语知识运用 第二节:语法填空：（共10小题：每小题1.5分,满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。‎ ‎ ‎ China's first arts center to be built in a forest will open to 61_____________ public in September 2019 when it co-hosts the ShanghaiInternationale Arts Festival.‎ The Nine Tree Art Center will complete its 62_____________ (construct) ahead of hosting the annual arts festival, the Fengxian district government announced.‎ ‎63_____________(cover) a total area of 67,000 square meters in Shanghai's southern suburb, the center consists of three theaters which can hold 2,000 people, alongside a 64_____________ (far) two outdoor theaters.‎ Designed by French architect Frederic Rolland, it is hoped that the center will not only stand as a 65_____________( culture) landmark for the city, but will also bring 66_____________ (human) and nature together, thanks 67_____________ its unique location inside a 4.78-square-kilometer forest, 68_____________ is about 1.5 times the size of Central Park in New York City.‎ The main theater, which will seat an audience of 1,200, 69_____________ ( shape) like a budding seed when seen from a bird's eye view. The venue's sound system has been designed to adapt to different types of performance, musicals, plays and pop concerts 70_____________ (include).‎ 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错 (满分10分)‎ 短文中共有10处错误，错误涉及一个词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线( )划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词的下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎ 2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。‎ Last term，I hosted an exchange student calling Jacob from the Great Britain to our schoo1．He really cares for Chinese culture．Jacob asked me to show himself around the city on weekends．I took him to many local place of interest and we also go to the theater to watch a show of Peking Opera．He was so attracted by the performance as he decided to learn it．My father happened to know a master of Peking Opera and introduced Jacob to him．Jacob was great honored to be one of his students．Put his heart into it，Jacob made a rapid progress．When he returned England，he gave a performance，for what he won much admiration from his classmates．‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Kate 即将完成学业，不久前来信就是否到中国工作询问你的意见，请根据以下提示回一封电子邮件：‎ 1. 建议他可以来中国工作 2. 阐述你的理由 3. 承诺可提供帮助 注意： 1. 词数100词左右； ‎ ‎2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；‎ ‎3. 可根据内容要点适当发挥，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear Kate,‎ I'm glad to have received the letter you sent me last week. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ 答 案 第一部分： 听力 ( 共两节, 满分20分 )‎ ‎1—5 CBCBA 6—10 BACAB 11—15 ABACC 16—20 ABABC 第二部分： 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）‎ ‎ 21-23DCA 24—27 CDAB 28-31 ACCB 32-35. B B C D 36-40 FEBCG 第三部分：语言知识运用（ 共两节，满分40分 ）‎ 第一节 完形填空（ 共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分 ）‎ ‎41. A 42. C 43. A 44. D 45. B 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. D 51. B 52. B 53. A 54. B 55. A 56. D 57. D 38. B 39. C 60. C 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分；满分15分）‎ ‎61.the 62.construction 63.Covering 64.further/farther 65.cultural ‎ ‎66.humans 67.to 68.which 69.is shaped 70. included ‎ 改错 Last term, I hosted an exchange student calling Jacob from the Great Britain to our school. He really ‎ called cares for Chinese culture. Jacob asked me to show himself around the city on weekends. I took him to ‎ him many local place of interest and we also go to the theater to watch a show of Peking Opera. He was so ‎ places went attracted by the performance as he decided to learn it. My father happened to know a master of Peking ‎ that Opera and introduced Jacob to him. Jacob was great honored to be one of his students. Put his heart into ‎ greatly Putting it, Jacob made a rapid progress. When he returned∧England, he gave a performance, for what he won much ‎ to which admiration from his classmates. ‎ Dear Kate,‎ I'm glad to have received the letter you sent me last week. I have been thinking about the question you asked me. From my point of view, you can choose to come to China after finishing your studies.‎ For one reason, China's development over the past 30 years offers quantities of job opportunities for the young. What's more, what you are studying is badly needed in China nowadays. In fact, many big companies in our city are hoping to hire people like you.‎ For another reason, China is a country with such different cultures and traditions from the West that many foreigners enjoy living and working here. Why not come and john them? I'm sure you'll adapt to the environment quickly. If you come, I will do what I can to help you. So what are you waiting for?‎ Best wishes.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua Text 1 ‎ M: Sorry about the broken plate, Mary，I was so careless just now.‎ W: It’s okay. I’m glad you didn’t get hurt. We’ll get some new ones at the supermarket this afternoon. So don’t worry about it.‎ Text 2 ‎ W: Hi, Henry. I heard you’ve travelled a lot recently.‎ M: Yeah, I just came back from Africa. ‎ W: Well, I really envy you.‎ M: You won’t if you know how tiring it was. Now, I just want to take a break. A long break.‎ Text 3 ‎ W: Hi, John. What’s new?‎ M: Hi, Kate. Nothing too much with me, but you ought to see Fred’s new car.‎ W: So, he finally got that Italian sports car…‎ M: He sure did. I can hardly wait to go for a ride in it.‎ Text 4 ‎ M: Hi, I’d like to apply for a card to borrow books.‎ W: Okay, please fill out this form.‎ M: All right... All done.‎ W: Well, now please sign the card.‎ Text 5 ‎ W: Patrick moved out last Friday. He’s now living in a nice and quiet neighborhood.‎ M: Yes, I heard about it. I wonder if he’s paying more for the new apartment. Anyway, he must be very glad to live this noisy place.‎ Text 6 ‎ M: Hi, Sara. How’s your speech for Professor Grey’s class next Monday?‎ W: Actually, I’m a bit worried.‎ M: Why should you? What’s going on?‎ W: You know...what I chose to talk about is British history.‎ M: Really? That is a big topic.‎ W: Yes. There are so many things to cover. I just can’t see how to do it in a three-minute speech.‎ Text 7 ‎ M: Polly, Ms. Kelly has agreed to come and give a talk about international relations next week. When do you think we can fit her lecture in?‎ W: That’s great, Nick. What about Friday afternoon, then?‎ M: I’m afraid some students are planning to go on a trip. Maybe we can have it on Wednesday afternoon.‎ W: No, that’s not possible either. Most students are having group activities for their research projects. Well, I have an idea. I have a class on Tuesday afternoon, and probably Ms. Kelly can use my time.‎ M: That’s possible. But I have to speak to Dr. Li about that, and you should also talk to the students about the change.‎ W: Oh, yes. I’ll certainly do that.‎ Text 8 ‎ M: Excuse me, I’m trying to get to the Spring Gardens. Is it far from here?‎ W: Spring Gardens? No, it’s not this way. It’s in the city centre.‎ M: Is it? Oh, no! Someone told me it was this way.‎ W: No, no. It’s not this way. You want to go down there.‎ M: Yes, okay…down there.‎ W: Yep. Then, turn left, okay?‎ M: Left...‎ W: Yep, then right — first street on your right.‎ M: Right.‎ W: Then straight on, keep walking…‎ M: Oh, I’m lost! It sounds really difficult. Um, could I get a taxi anywhere near here?‎ W: It’s not so far. You just walk to the corner of the street or over the next block. There are buses that can take you there. ‎ M: Well, it’s starting to rain. I think I’ll get a taxi. Thanks, anyway.‎ W: That’s okay. Lots of taxis go this way.‎ M: I’m getting wet. What a day!‎ Text 9 ‎ W: Hello, welcome to this week’s “People You Meet”. Today, we present to you Mark Leach, an information officer in London.‎ M: Hi, everyone. My name’s Mark Leach. I’m an information officer at the Britain Business Center, which is a tourist office for the British Tourist Board in London. Here, we offer a tourist information service to mainly visitors from overseas. And each year, we have about 500,000 people come to the office.‎ W: Wow, that’s a large number of people. How do you manage to meet the needs of so many people?‎ M: I’m in charge of an information team. The team has about ten officers who give tourist information directly over the counter to visitors. We speak a total of thirteen languages altogether.‎ W: That’s pretty cool! So, what exactly do you do every day?‎ M: Well, we act as a one-stop shop for anyone who wants to come in. So, it could be that they want a day-trip from London, which is a very popular request. And we can offer suggestions of where to go and how to get there. If people want a two-week tour of Britain, we can plan out exactly where to visit, what roads to take.‎ W: So, do you have any suggestions for people coming to Britain?‎ M: A good suggestion is to see as much as you can, but try to come back again and again to see different parts of the country. Because in that way, you’ll really experience it.‎ Text 10 ‎ M: Right! Next, I’ll tell you something about my childhood. Although we have always lived in the ‎ same city, my family and I moved a lot since I was old enough to remember. We don’t have our own house. We have always rented them. For eight years, we lived downtown in a large 10-story building with no less than 30 apartments in it. The conditions were very good. But on the other hand, we had a lot of problems. Imagine how difficult and colorless life was for a nine-year-old boy, full of life, having no place to play freely. No sun, no open air, no football games. School’s from 7:30 to noon and the afternoon’s spent in a room studying, reading, or playing indoor games with a friend or two. No outdoor activities because the streets were too dangerous, and the parents much too afraid to let a young boy go out. How I wished for the weekends to come. I could then burst out with joy and happiness when we went out for a visit to some friends or relatives, a picnic, or even a car ride. I think that’s one of the reasons why I became such a strong nature lover.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎